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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025 • Volume 44 – No. 22 (USPS 277440)
CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–146th YEAR, NO. 9
CONTINUING: THE WEATHERLY HERALD ESTABLISHED 1880–145th YEAR, NO. 35
by Suzanne Winters
The White Haven Ambulance board met January 15 for its monthly meeting. Routine matters were attended to, but according to board president Dave Quinn, the most pressing matter is funding, and the treasurer’s report was discussed at length.
Quinn said if they do not start receiving revenue immediately, the Ambulance Service will be forced to shut down. Many other local Emergency Services have already shut their doors due to lack of revenue. Quinn said they won’t last another two months without money.
Board members noted that although there is grant money available for infrastructure and equipment, there are no grants for operational costs such as fuel, supplies and payroll.
The White Haven Ambulance
board is grateful for having benefitted from grants they have been awarded over the years. The latest acquisition is their new LUCAS Device, an automatic CPR machine. This piece of equipment alone had a price tag of $22,000. It was obtained through a grant from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
White Haven Ambulance is having problems collecting fees from customers. Their current billing company only recovered $150 in 2024. They are looking into changing billing companies. There are 103 delinquent accounts totalling $70,100. It was noted that Blue Cross/Blue Shield sends reimbursement checks directly to the patients, who are then supposed to pay the ambulance company. Unfortunately, this is not happening, and the White Haven Ambulance never
receives the payments.
The White Haven Ambulance is owed $140,000 in fees at this time. Board members also noted they never get paid for interstate calls unless they are
able to obtain driver insurance information.
The board decided to initiate collection procedures by getting a list of customers who have
See WH AMBULANCE, page 5
by Ruth Isenberg
Most of the appointments at the January 6 reorganization meeting of Lehigh Township supervisors were routine, with the same people reappointed to
the same positions. There were three exceptions.
Previous Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Robert Selert was not reappointed to that post. Instead, supervisors named Richard Giordano
Frederick Meier submitted his resignation as White Haven Borough’s mayor on Friday, citing personal reasons. He had served in that position for 12 years, first being elected in 2013. Borough council is accepting letters of interest in the position through this Friday, and hopes to appoint a replacement at their meeting scheduled for Monday, January 28. Letters of interest should be sent to borough manager Linda Szoke via email to lszoke@whitehavenborough.org
The mayor must be a registered voter and resident of the borough.
of Weatherly. Giordano has not previously served as a zoning officer, but is an elected constable. Carbon Engineering was appointed assistant Zoning/ Code Enforcement Officer.
Supervisors also reversed the positions of Planning Commission solicitor and Zoning Hearing Board solicitor.
Atty. Cynthia Yurchak, who had been Planning Commission solicitor, was instead named Zoning Hearing Board solicitor, with a fee of $65 per hour.
Atty. Robert Yurchak, who had been Zoning Hearing Board solicitor, was named Planning Commission solicitor, with a fee of $100 per hour.
Supervisor Larry Skinner
remains chairman, and supervisor Leonard Weston remains vice-chairman.
Carol Lenahan was reappointed secretary/treasurer, at a rate of $500 per month.
Atty. James Nanovic was reappointed as township solicitor, at a rate of $155 per hour.
Weston remains roadmaster, and he, Skinner and supervisor Pawel Fiolek were all named working supervisors, at $100 per meeting, and $20 per hour
See LEHIGH TWP, page 5
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I’d forgotten how cold single digit temperatures can feel. It’s been quite a few years since we’ve had a sustained cold snap such as the one we just suffered through. Here are just a few of the reminders we received:
* It’s a good idea to keep your gas tank fairly full in really cold weather. It’s also a good idea to make sure your battery is in good shape, and the cables aren’t corroded. Carrying jumper cables is also beneficial, for helping others even if you don’t need them to start your own car.
* Pets do have hair that helps them regulate their body temperature. But they are just as used to warmer temperatures as we are, and they feel the extreme cold just as keenly. Keep a close eye on them when they need to go outside, and don’t let them stay out too long. (If you can get them to tolerate boots to protect their paws, or a sweater, that’s good too.)
* Mittens are warmer than gloves, but either is better than no hand protection at all. Children need to be bundled up well. Remember, most younger kids have had no experience of this kind of weather. Decisions to delay school a couple of hours are smart, even if that isn’t the way it was done 50 or 60 years ago, when we all walked a mile to school every day, uphill in both directions.
* Frostbite is painful and a medical emergency. Frostnip can be treated at home, but it’s still better avoided.
Spring is just 56 days away from the publication date of this paper cold comfort, but a warming thought at least.
From The Journal-Herald
January 20, 2005
Clara R. Holder, Publisher
The Lady Wreckers clinched their second consecutive Disrict 11 Class A playoff spot by defeating Tri-Valley, 64-49. Lauren Kelshaw was high scorer with 32.
Menwhile, the Wrecker boys defeated Minersville, 37-32, and were rated 10th in Class A in the latest Pennsylvania Boys Basketball Rankings.
Crestwood boys defeated the Berwick Bulldogs, 60-31, and put the team in a tie for the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 first-half title.
Six former student athletes were inducted into the Weatherly High School Athletic Hall of Fame Mark Reiner, Bob Pugh, Nick Jemo, Jay Hess, John A. Cherba and Paul Burkey.
Editor’s Note: Because 20 years ago there were only four issues in January, and this year there are five, we are spreading information out from both of the last two January 2005 issues to avoid dipping into February prematurely.
From The Journal-Herald
January 26, 2005
Clara R. Holder, Publisher
Penn Lake Park Borough Council approved having engineering firm Borton-Lawson prepare specs to install a new outlet and valve, and building a weir for the dam. The plan was to advertise during the summer, award bids in October, and drain the lake by November, so work could be done by January of 2006. Total cost to replace the valve, which was then over 100 years old, was estimated at $120,000.
A front page picture showed the beginning of destruction of the Tung-Sol Building in Weatherly. Parts of the building were over 100 years old. Owner Federal Mogul Corp. began the
process of razing the plant which at one time employed over 1,000 people. The job was expxected to take a couple of weeks.
Weatherly Area School Board hired special ed teacheres and aides, as well as cleaning and cafeteria aides.
A second front-page picture showed the new skating rink at Lehigh Park in White Haven in use, with 20-month old Emily Ryan and her mom Susan bundled up and skating, Emily with the help of a pylon and some special strap-on Canadian skates.
Bob Lesko retained his post as chair of the Foster Township Board of Supervisors, with Jonas Schell as vice-chair, secretary and treasurer. Tom Potoskie was named as township roadmaster.
The White Haven Senior Citizens heard a speaker from the Gunderson Rehab Center of Hazleton General Hospital about the symptoms of stroke, and how stroke victims receive treatment at the center.
First Federal of Weatherly and Hazleton advertised a pair of home equity loans, with a line of credit at an annual percentage rate of 4.75%, and a fixed rate home equity loan at a rate of 5.99%.
Just as in 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles were moving into playoff position, setting up for a run against the New England Patriots in Jacksonville, Florida. Excitement was high, at least in Seth’s Sightings.
Entech Engineering, Inc., established a northeast regional office in Mountain Top, to be anchored by Edward J. Pietroski, PE. Company headquarters for the firm was in downtown Reading.
Hartley Income Tax Service advertised the opening of tax season, “Our 21st Year.”
Attention White Haven Residents!
The Borough of White Haven is seeking letters of interest from individuals who would like to serve a one-year term as Mayor. This is an opportunity to help guide our community forward. You must be a registered voter and resident of White Haven Borough Interested?
Please submit your letter of interest via email by Friday, January 25th to: lszoke@whitehavenborough.org
Don’t miss your chance to contribute to the future of White Haven!
Notice is hereby given that the February 2025 meeting of East Side Borough Council will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 beginning at 6:30 P.M. in the White Haven Community Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, PA.
Carol Ann Lenahan, Secretary
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on January 2, 2025, in the Estate of Bernadine Ann Banaszek, a/k/a Bernadine A. Banaszek, late of Wilkes-Barre City, who died October 25, 2024, to Patricia Ann Taggart and Kathleen Ann Jones, Executrices.
All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present them immediately to:
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Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) this week was appointed to serve on the Children and Youth, Health, Housing and Community Development, and State Government committees in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.
“The important work we do in committees is a critical part of the legislative process,” said Walsh. “These committees are a good fit for me, and I am grateful to Republican leadership for placing me where I can best use my knowledge and experience to benefit all Pennsylvanians. As a first-term lawmaker, I can’t wait to get started.”
The House Children and Youth Committee studies adoption and child protection issues, along with child day care services, infant/child/ mother health issues, juvenile delinquency, and adolescent and teen problems.
The Health Committee focuses on issues such as abortion, disease management, stem cell research, health savings accounts, hospital-acquired infections, Medical Assistance, patient safety, pharmaceutical issues, telemedicine and much more.
The House Housing and Community Development Committee reviews legislation affecting the state’s largest cities including housing; urban redevelopment; economic development; land use planning and zoning; growth management; infrastructure financing; and city services such as police, fire, sewage and water.
The House State Government Committee is responsible for reviewing legislation dealing with all aspects of state government, including proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution, statewide initiatives and referenda, the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act, the Regulatory Review Act, legislative redistricting, Election Code reform, lobbyist disclosure and campaign financing.
Standing committees are a cornerstone of the legislative process. All bills are assigned to a committee to undergo review. Committees may hold hearings on legislation, consider amendments to pending bills and report them to the full House for a vote.
Walsh and other House members took the oath of office on Jan. 7 to officially begin the new session.
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Shirley Ann (Weston) Hinkle, wife, mother, sister, nana, died as she lived, surrounded by family on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her home in Weatherly. Shirley was 80 years of age.
Born Monday, May 1, 1944 in Weatherly, she was the daughter of the late William and Marian (McLaughlin) Weston. Shirley was also predeceased by sisters Joyce M. Knepper and Ruth Morgan; brother, Billy Weston.
Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Henry J. Hinkle; daughters, Rachael A. Broskoskie and her companion Frank Vitale, and Deborah M. Colarusso, wife of Chic; sons, Richard H. Hinkle and his wife Sandra, Jeffrey J. Hinkle and his wife Claire, and Stephen P. Hinkle and his wife Joelle; brother, Donald Weston; sister, Marian David; 18 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
A Weatherly High School graduate, Shirley worked at Tung-Sol prior to devoting herself to family while assisting Henry in the operation of their family business, Hinkle Roofing.
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A member of Cross Point Bible Church of Berwick, Shirley was the pianist, organist, and vocalist at her former church Grace Baptist of Hazleton for many years. An accomplished seamstress, Shirley also enjoyed doing cross stitch.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.
A funeral service was held January 21 from the funeral home.
Private interment was be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly. Memorials in Shirley’s memory to: Shiloh Youth Ranch, 10655 Roseland Road, Sebastian FL 32958.
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Certified AARP TaxAide volunteers are available again this year to provide free tax form assistance to middle- and lowincome taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older.
To receive help filing your 2024 federal, state and local tax returns, taxpayers must bring copies of their 2023 tax returns and backup papers, plus all income forms and any deduction information pertaining to 2024. Taxpayers must also bring photo ID and social security cards for everyone including dependents.
All sites offer E-filing. For much faster refunds, we encourage you to bring your bank check to ensure we have the correct account numbers. If you owe money, we can select the date you want it debited from your account.
Tax help will be available during the times and days listed from February through April.
CARBON COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGINGAppointments can be made by phone only. CALL 610-8247830 X4511
• Lehighton Rec Center, 243 S 8th St, 18235, 1PM to 4PM Tuesdays starting Feb 4
• Kidder Township Muni Bldg., Corner of Rte. 1003 & Rte. 903, Lake Harmony 18624, 9 AM to NOON, Wednesdays, starting Feb 5th.
• Palmerton Senior Center, 501 Delaware Ave. 18071, 1PM to 4PM Thursdays starting Feb 6th.
For information on a Tax-Aide site near you, you can also call 1-888-AARPNOW (1-888-2277669) after January 20.
Mauch Chunk Trust Company’s Community Heroes awards program honors four individuals each year from Carbon County or the Tamaqua area who have displayed outstanding service to their community, as selected by a volunteer committee. Do you know someone who devotes an extraordinary amount of volunteer time to a non-profit or a charitable organization?
Please share the story of their generosity with the rest of the community by nominating them before the deadline of March 31, 2025. Nomination criteria, program details, past heroes, and the link to the online nomination form are located at www.mct.bank/heroes.
The selected heroes will be announced at MCT’s Community Appreciation Day on Friday, May 23, at main
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been reimbursed by insurance but have not paid White Haven Ambulance for the services rendered.
Division of labor is also a concern. There is an issue with part of Foster Township emergency calls now being directed to Valley Regional Fire and Ambulance in Drums. This not only takes revenue from White Haven, but also forces customers to endure longer than necessary wait times for emergency response.
White Haven Ambulance answered 22 total calls last month, which included 13 Transports, 2 Lift Assists, 2 Patient Refusals and 4 Cancelled calls.
Quinn noted 43% of private accounts have no insurance, and many of their customers are senior citizens on limited incomes. The White Haven Ambulance is more or less “financing” these folks, per Quinn. Therefore, it has become necessary to consider accepting credit card payments and begin charging non-members $150 for Lift Assists, and members $150 after the third Lift Assist. Many ambulance services already do this.
The board will be working on a new membership drive letter and increasing membership fees. The fees will not increase for Seniors. The proposed fee schedule will be $50 for Single Seniors, $80 for Senior Family, $60 Non-Senior Single and $100 Non-Senior Family. Senior is considered age 65 and older.
Vice President George Wood indicated they send out approximately 2,300 membership requests each year, and receive only 750 of these back as paid members.
A few municipalities contribute to the ambulance yearly, such as Dennison Township $1,000 and White Haven Poconos $175, and White Haven Borough is pledged to cover vehicle fuel costs.
Budget cuts were also discussed and agreed upon at this meeting. The board will decrease insurance coverage amounts, drop a phone line and limit hours of operation. They are keeping both response vehicles running at this time. Dropping down to one vehicle would save another $3,000 in insurance premiums.
The board discussed the need to limit hours of staffing to 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Payroll is $15 an hour, $175,000 per year at this level of staffing. The decreased hours of operation will continue until funding comes in.
The board also agreed to collaborate on possible fundraising ideas. They were able to raise $10,000 last year.
Quinn is concerned the public is not aware of the ongoing financial challenges the White Haven Ambulance Service faces, and how close they are to having to stop providing service to the community. It is unknow who would provide emergency services to the area should White Haven Ambulance face shutting its doors.
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for serving as truck drivers or laborers.
Named to the Planning Commission were Brent Pfeiffer, Lenny Weston and Christian Ormiston.
Christopehr Caceres was appointed to a three-year position on the Zoning Hearing Board, and Bruce Kellerman was appointed to a three-year term as alternate.
Named to the Ag-Security Board were Brian Dolinsky, Blake Gregory, Lenny Weston and Larry Skinner.
Meetings will continue to be held on the first Monday of the month at 1 p.m. except when a legal holiday falls on that date, or there is inclement weather, in which case the meeting will be held on Tuesday.
The regular meeting which followed the reorganization had little business. Supervisors straightened out duplicate garbage billing for the former Miller’s Store property, going back as far as 2021.
The approved ordering 44 tons of salt, which will be delivered to Weatherly Borough, who stores it for them.
The township made an emergency repair to a pipe collapse on Pump House Road ttwo days before Christmas. The road was closed for two days while the repair was made.
A permit extension was granted for the David Lewis property, located at 329 Fritz Lane.
Lehigh & Lausanne Rural Volunteer Fire Company Chief Tim Rossman reported two calls for service during December, one in Lausanne Township and one in Hazle Township.
The rehab unit is out of service with a broken brake line; all other units are in service.
A new dry hydrant has been installed on Church Road. It has been flow tested.
During 2024, the L&L responded to 54 total incidents. Of those, 13 were building fires, 8 were medical assists, 7 were power lines down, 4 were motor vehicle accidents with injuries, 3 were trench/below grade rescues, and all others were single varied incidents.
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Michael J. Nagy to Monica Zurita, Sheppton, property at 58 E. Market St., $80,000.
William E. Fallon to Dennis William Repetz, Manchester, New Hampshire, Lot 22, Block H, Lockwood Brainerd Corporation, $252,000.
Felix A. Gutierrez Reyes to Felix A. Gutierrez Reyes, 58 Berwick St., Beaver Meadows, property at 58 Berwick St., $48,036.50.
Thomas J. Boretski to Thomas Boretski, 139 Broad St., P.O. Box 295, Beaver Meadows, property at 44-46 Beaver St., $190,000.
Yusmedi Paola Jimenez to Ana Elisa Villar Salazar, Hazleton, property at 33-35 Second St., $265,000.
Liz Berger has been providing Tag & Title, DCNR, Boat and Fish Commission, and general Notary services in White Haven for over 30 years. As the local community Notary Public with years of experience, there is no question she can’t answer. Find her at Lehigh Gorge Campground, 4585 State Street in East Side, or under the More tab at: lehighgorgecampground.com 570-443-9191
Colleen Carter to Janice Roberti, 82 Alpine, Lake Harmony, property at 82 Alpine, $274,275.
Doris M. Kaylor to Rayleen Evans, 4413 State Rt. 534, White Haven, two parcels, Nos. 90-20A3 and 90-20-A4.02, $199,900.
Carol C. Altemose to Evada Group, LLC, East Stroudsburg, parcel No. 75-20-A3.01, $275,000.
Michael Cilio Jr. to John C. Tully, P.O. Box 259, White Haven, property at 30 Wolf Way, White Haven, $126,000.
Kevin Patrick Murphy to Nicole M. Campanella, York, property at 128 Short Hill Road, Lake Harmony, $402,500.
Phillip Harding to Phillip Harding, Chadds Ford, Lot 152A, Chipmunk Trail, Pocono Mountain Lake, $1.
EZ Livin Cabin, LLC, to BFM Properties, LLC, Sugarloaf, lots 39 and 40, Round Lake, Lake Mountain Development, $517,000.
Beth A. Hurley to Petra Rickman, Maspeth, New York, property at 399 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $500,000.
Dawn M. Little to AFI Holdings, LLC, West Caldwell, New Jersey, property at 115 Pineknoll Drive, Lake Harmony, $350,000.
Lois P. Pauley to Christopher D. Pauley, New Hope, property at 46 Red Oak Road, Lake Harmony, $1.
AS Twenty7, LLC, to Russell Eusele, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, property on
Pocono Road, Holiday Poconos, $345,000.
Pocono Villa, LLC, to Uprise Rentals II, LLC, Easton, property at 76 Lakeview Drive, Lake Harmony, $1,450,000.
The Hawks Hideaway, LLC, to Thomas Rodman, Upper Holland, property at 107 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $875,000.
Chad McNelis to Bass Face, LLC, Philadelphia, property at 7 Hartung St., Lake Harmony, $195,000.
Chad Michael McNelis to Spruce Lodge on Hartung, LLC, Philadelphia, property at 9 Hartung St., Lake Harmony, $525,000.
Carol A. Getz to Emil J. Diiorio, Bethlehem, property at 2481 State Rt. 534, Albrightsville, $700,000.
David A. Anderson to Michele Iavarone, Little Neck, New York, property at 384 Wolf Hollow Road, Lake Harmony, $720,800.
Autumn Property Investments to 12 Hickory Rd, LLC, Staten Island, New York, property at 12 Hickory Road, Lake Harmony, $450,000.
Stephen Deblasio to Richard Hardy, 38 W. Fawn Grove Drive, Lake Harmony, property at 38 W. Fawn Grove Drive, $185,000.
Raymond A. Motto to Gerard D. Darvilla, Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida, property at 36 Linden Drive, Lake Harmony, $690,000.
Edward J. Graham to Patricia Aponte, Arnold, Maryland, property at 49 S. Lake Drive,
Lake Harmony, $438,500.
Brendan Thomas Oguinn to James Scott Worthington, 32 Trail Ridge Road, Albrightsville, property at 32 Trail Ridge Road, $262,000.
Naomi Codrington to James Edward MacDonald, 164 Tanglewood Drive, Lake Harmony, property at 164 Tanglewood Drive, $80,000.
Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., to The Trust For Public Land, Philadelphia, five parcels (also in Weatherly Borough), $3,250,000.
William T. Wilkinson Jr. to William T. Wilkinson, 2296 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, property at 2296 Hudson Drive, $10.
Suns Out, LLC, to Christopher Barreto, 944 Norman St., Weatherly, property at 944 Norman St., $418,000.
Sheriff of Carbon County to Goliath Properties, Inc., Sugarloaf, property at 321 Carbon St., $70,340.
Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., to The Trust For Public Land, Philadelphia, five parcels in Weatherly and Lehigh Township, $3,250,000.
Chester J. Sytnik to Amy Lee Kintz, 917 Norman St., Weatherly, property at 917 Norman St., $170,000. Ian Michael Keating to Angelica Heisler, 789 E. Main St., Weatherly, property at 789 E. Main St., $179,900.
Please call the Weatherly Area Community Library, 570-4275085, to register for any of these upcoming events:
• February 13 - Winners of the wooden American Flag and Dot picture will be chosen. Tickets are available at the library.
• February 14 - Storytime at the library, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
• February 23 - Wine and cheese pairing at 3 p.m. $25 per couple, $13 per person. Limit 20 people.
Save the date for April 12Learn how to make Pysyanky Eggs class at 10 a.m. $40 per person.
The following books have been donated to the Weatherly Area Community Library in memory of Jennifer Thrash from Barbara and Dale Walck:
Chippy Chipmunk: Babies in the Garden by Kathy M. Miller
Chippy Chipmunk: Friends in the Garden by Kathy M. Miller
Chippy Chipmunk: Parties in the Garden by Kathy M. Miller
The Dog Who Followed the Moon by James Norbury Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
Education Co-Chairman Theresa D’Andrea (American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360-Weatherly) receives a “ Give 10 to Education Certificate” from District President Georgeann Herling. At the Carbon/Lehigh/Monroe/Northampton 4 County Council meeting held recently in Easton, two Units received a Give 10 to Education Certificate from their District President. The Give 10 to Education of the American Legion Auxiliary encourages Units to donate school supplies, sports equipment, Box Tops 4 Education or donations to a school in their area. This an annual program for the ALA.
Citizens Fire Company of Weatherly recently announced the names of its 2025 Administrative Officers.
President is John Floyd Jr.; Vice President Zachary Zschunke; Tresasurer Pat Dougherty; Secretary Ashley Michaels; Financial Secretary Arielle Powell; Trustees Paul Bray, , Vince Cuddeford, and Steven Mehalko.
2025 Line Officers.: Chief Tom Breznitsky; 1st Asst. Chief Steve Moyer; 2nd Asst. Chief William Hines; Foreman
Charles Puzzetti; Asst. Foreman Paul Bray; Rescue Captain Ben Minich; Rescue Lieutenant Steven Mehalko; Engineer Vince Cuddeford; Asst. Engineer Phil Hollowell; Fire Police Captain Ray Zeleznock; Fire Police 1st Lieutenant Matt Hendricks. 2025 Weatherly Fireman’s Relief Officers.: President John Floyd Jr; Vice President Zachary Zschunke; Treasurer Pat Dougherty; Secretary Ashley Michaels; Trustees Paul Bray, Vince Cuddeford, and Steven Mehalko.
February 12 marks an important date for older local drivers, as Heritage Hill will host an AARP driving course from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the course will be rescheduled to the snow date of February 19.
The course will be led by AARP instructor Jim Fish. Participants will enjoy a complimentary lunch, courtesy of Heritage Hill, and improve their driving skills.
The course cost is $20 for AARP members and $25
for nonmembers. To qualify for the lower price, those attending must bring their AARP membership card. A valid driver’s license is required for all participants. Successful completion of this course can result in discounts on car insurance.
Given the popularity of this event, space is limited. Interested participants are encouraged to register by February 7 by contacting Rachael or Matthew at 570-420-7335.
The White Haven Area Community Library is closed temporarily due to a heating issue. We apologize for this inconvenience. Please check our Facebook page for the latest information. We hope to see you soon.
For an enjoyable evening of classic love inspired music selections from the 1950’s -1980’s featuring local vocalist Jack James, plan now to attend a concert on Saturday, February
15, 5 – 8 p.m. at Woodie’s Restaurant, 632 Centre Street, Freeland. Concert is free for dining guests. Reservations can be made by phoning (570) 4553564 or (570) 636-3333.
The Tresckow Hosey is hosting the Pennsylvania State Dart Tournament on every Saturday in February – the 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd.
The tournament begins at 8 a.m. each day. Dart shooters from all over Pennsylvania will compete. There will be women’s and seniors’ divisions.
Food and refreshments will be available for sale.
In order to register prospective shooters have to go to the PA State Dart page on Facebook, and look for the link to register.
The Tresckow Hosey will sell its famous Lenten food every Friday in Lent beginning Friday, March 8 through Good Friday, April 18.
On the menu will be halushkie with potato dumplings; stove rags; the dryest potato pancakes you can get anywhere; pizza without toppings, Manhattan Clam Chowder, and fried cod dinners with fresh-cut fries. All the food is homemade.
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by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
Weatherly Area and Crestwood athletes again were at the top of their games in 2024, providing us with memorable performances, team championships, tideturning victories, and personal triumphs.
As we flip the calendar to 2025 and move on to another year in sports, let’s take a final look back at some of the athletes, teams and others in the community who made sports headlines in 2024.
From early January to late December, the following snipits provide snapshots to what was an amazing year in local sports.
WRESTLING
The Crestwood girls’ varsity wrestling team took flight, and the first-year program was part of the area’s first-ever wrestling boys-girls triple-header, held at Hazleton Area High School. The Hazleton Area girls edged Crestwood 30-24 in their historic first match against each other.
The PIAA brought on girls’ wrestling as an official varsity sport in 2023, and both programs now have enough numbers to compete as a team.
Rachel Shoemaker was a winner by fall to highlight the evening for the Lady Comets and first-year head coach Shevaun Ambrose, who was pleased with her team’s performance.
“The girls are amazing,” Ambrose said. “I think it is a really good opportunity because
most of the girls that are here would not have come out if it were just with the boys.”
Local athlete Deanna Pugh stole the ball and made a layup with 12 seconds left to break a tie and propel the Marian Catholic girls’ basketball team past Minersville, 49-47, in a battle of Schuylkill League unbeatens. Pugh finished with 14 points.
With Pugh playing solid ball at the point, the Fillies went on to win a district championship and reach the state quarterfinals.
- Margaret and Scott Pearson had plenty to cheer about during the 2023 NFL playoffs in early January. The New Jersey natives purchased a property in Foster Township off of Lehigh Gorge Drive, and spent plenty of time there while managing the family business in Berwick. The property served as a getaway for the entire family.
The Pearson’s son, Henry, was a first-year fullback/ tight end hybrid player with the Green Bay Packers, who upset the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL playoffs and reached the divisional round. Pearson, who starred collegiately at Appalachian State, saw action in two games and was on the team’s practice squad for the rest of the 2023 season before being released late in camp this summer.
- Magnus Bibla, a Crestwood High School graduate, earned his first wrestling win for the University of Buffalo, helping the Bulls to a key conference win.
The freshman and former standout Comet wrestler and football player notched an 11-6 decision over Lock Haven University’s Ethan Miller at 285 pounds, capping the Bulls’ 23-12 Mid-American Conference win over the two-time defending MAC champions.
LADY WRECKERS
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Crestwood’s Charlie Hiller (10) goes back up for a shot following a rebound, while the Lady Comets’ Kate Gallagher (22) and Hazleton Area’s Sophia Shults (33) jockey for position underneath the basket during a January game last year at HAHS, won by Hazleton Area in overtime. The Lady Comets and Lady Cougars continue to be chief rivals in Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 girls’ basketball, and had three memorable matchups in the 2024 calendar year.
difficult 2023-24 season, it did have its share of memorable moments.
In late January the Lady Wreckers ended their 14-game winless streak in dramatic fashion as Taylor Davidovitch’s steal and layup with 8.6 seconds remaining gave them a 32-30 win at Salem Christian. their first since opening day. Davidovitch finished with 10 points.
HALL OF FAMERS - The 1999 and 2000 Weatherly Area girls’ cross country teams were inducted into the school’s Sports Hall of Fame during ceremonies in January.
Coached by Girard Fewins and assistant Phil Jeffries, and led by
(Skinner) Mavencamp, Dianna Barna, Nicole Selert and Bette (Seigendall) Rambaran, the Lady Wreckers ran to the program’s first two Schuylkill League Division III championships, going unbeaten in division play in both seasons.
TASTE OF PLAYOFFS
- The Crestwood boys and girls, and the Weatherly Area boys qualified for their respective basketball tournaments in both District 2 and 11.
The Weatherly Area boys garnered the sixth and final seed for the District 2/11 Class A Subregional, and were matched up with District 2 representative
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MMI Prep (13-9), seeded third.
The Preppers built an early 10-point lead in the opening quarter and held on for a 63-45 District 2/11 Class A Subregional quarterfinal win.
MMI went on to win the District 2 A title and reach the quarterfinal round of states.
Meanwhile, the third-seeded Crestwood boys saw their 14-9 season come to a sudden end at the hands of No. 6 Pittston Area, 43-41, in the District 2 Class 5A quarterfinal round.
The Crestwood girls made the furthest advance of the local teams, beating North Pocono 48-44 to reach the semifinal round. However, losses to topseeded Scranton (55-45) and then No. 2 Dallas (42-35) in the consolation round ended the Lady Comets’ special season at 16-9.
- Two Crestwood boys and one Lady Comet advanced to the regional round of the scholastic wrestling postseason following stellar performances at the District 2 Class 3A Wrestling Championships.
Crestwood’s Kyle Draina captured the 285-pound championship, outlasting Delaware Valley’s Chris Dellabella to bring home the gold.
Teammate Sammy Jeckell placed third at 121 pounds to also advance to the Northeast Class 3A Regional, while Crestwood’s Rachel Shoemaker advanced to the finals of the 118-pound bracket to earn the right to advance.
Shoemaker became one of five District 2 wrestlers to advance to states, becoming the first Lady Comet to qualify for states after posting a win at regionals.
- Crestwood sophomore point guard Keira Dougherty earned first team honors on the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 girls’ basketball all-star team, as voted on by the WVC coaches.
Crestwood freshman Jackie Gallagher headlined the Division 1 second team picks.
On the boys’ side, Crestwood senior Matt Sklarosky was named to the first team in Division 1, and Comets’ senior Chaz Wright and sophomore Ayden Agapito were chosen to
the second team.
- The Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 40th anniversary class, and it featured a former Olympian from Crestwood and another Crestwood grad who became a figure skating star.
Former Crestwood great Sara Silvetti was a three-time all-state selection for the Lady Comets and powered the Big Red Machine to the 1999 state field hockey championship. That season she was named the WVC’s most valuable player. She went on to the University of Maryland where she garnered All-American honors which led to her selection to the USA National Team which participated in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.
Fellow Hall of Fame inductee Taylor Lillian Dean took figure skating to some of its highest levels. A graduate of Crestwood High School and Boston University, she won a Junior World Championship, along with collegiate individual and team gold medals.
- White Haven’s Riley Hudock became the all-time scoring leader in the history of Muskingum University women’s lacrosse.
The junior midfielder and Hazleton Area High School graduate scored three goals and assisted on two others in a 22-6 setback to Baldwin Wallace. With the five points, Hudock’s career point total of 161 (144 goals, 17 assists) now stands first in program history.
GOLDEN PERFORMANCES -
Crestwood’s Sarah Shipton (pole vault), George Jennings (200 meters) and Grayce Grazio (high jump) all captured gold medals at the District 2 Class 3A Track and Field Championships, punching their ticket to the state meet.
For Grazio, the return trip to Shippensburg was even better. After placing fifth in the high jump as a freshman, she captured bronze this time around, clearing 5-feet-6 inches to place third in the state in Class 3A.
Shipton went on to clear 11 feet to finish in a tie for 13th place in the girls’ Class 3A pole vault. Jennings did not advance past the opening heat in the boys’ 200-meter dash.
TITLE - The Crestwood girls ended Wyoming Seminary’s long reign atop the Wyoming Valley Conference girls’ lacrosse world.
The Crestwood girls capped a perfect run through their conference schedule, defeating Seminary 9-6 to claim their first WVC championship.
Jackie Gallagher scored four times and Jordan Andrews added three goals in the historic win.
“It’s kind of neat to see things come full circle…Sem ruled the whole conference for years,” noted Crestwood head coach Russ Kile, who helped get the program started at Crestwood. “It makes the whole package worthwhile.”
Bidding for a fourth consecutive District 2 Class 2A lacrosse title, the Lady Comets fell to Abington Heights 10-8 in the title game, denying Crestwood a trip to states.
After the season, Crestwood junior midfielder Hannah Ziegler was named the WVC Player of the Year, and was joined on the first team by freshman attacks Gia Caporuscio and Jackie Gallagher, junior mid Jordan Andrews, junior defender Kate Gallagher, senior defender Maggie Modrovsky and senior goalie Morgan Koons.
The Crestwood boys, who reached the district final, were led by WVC Division 1 firstteam selections Matt Sklarosky (defender) and Ethan Zabroski (goalie). Those two players were also named to the District 2 Boys Lacrosse All-Star first team.
SOLONOSKI EARNS HONORS - Weatherly Area High School graduate Jacob Solonoski garnered All-Region honors from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), where he was named to the Division II AllRegion team.
In order to earn All-Region honors, student-athletes must record one of the top five performances in the region in an individual event or be a member of one of the three fastest relay teams in the region.
The Kutztown University junior received the honor in the hammer throw after a top throw of 54.02 meters (177 feet, 3 inches) to place fourth in the PSAC finals. He improved
last year’s 12th-place finish by eight positions. Earlier in the spring he won the Coach Pollard Invitational with a throw of 173 feet, 11 1/4 inches (53.02 meters), and he now owns the fifth-best hammer throw in Kutztown program history.
SALVOS FOR STAUDE - After missing the last part of the 2023 cross country season due to medical precaution, Creswood’s Mason Staude was able to bounce back and enjoy a strong track season in the spring.
Staude’s return to top form continued on Saturday at the annual Cliff Robbins Sr. Memorial Invitational at Misericordia University.
Crestwood’s Mason Staude passed six runners right after the 2-mile marker, and pulled away late to win the annual Cliff Robbins Sr Memorial Invitational with a time of 16:36. Crestwood’s Katie Kozich finished second in the girls’ race with a time of 20:07.
CRUSHING INJURYCrestwood’s hopes for a big football season took a serious hit when standout junior quarterback Jaden Shedlock suffered a season-ending injury for a second straight season. The Week 4 injury in a 21-0 loss to Western Wayne left the Comets at 1-3.
Sparked by its defense, led by senior linebacker Lincoln Bibla, the Comets bounced back to finish the regular season at 5-5 and earn a playoff spot.
The Comets gave top-seeded Valley View all it could handle in the District 2 Class 4A semifinals before falling. 21-14.
Colin Lazo and Gio Barna scored on short touchdown runs for Crestwood, which concluded its season at 5-6.
- The Crestwood field hockey team had quite a resume in 2024.
The Lady Comets defeated Rhode Island powerhouse Moses Brown, East Penn Conference power Easton, and 2023 PIAA Class A runner-up Lackawanna Trail on their way to a Wyoming Valley Conference title and a spot in the District 2-4 Class 2A Tournament. Crestwood rolled past Berwick, Delaware Valley and
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Dallas by a combined score of 18-0 to capture the district crown, but saw its 19-3 season end the next week in the opening round of states, where two-time defending 2A state runner-up Palmyra eliminated the Lady Comets 2-1.
DISTRICT RUNNERUPCrestwood’s Hanna Ziegler enjoyed another strong showing at the District 2 Class 3A Girls’ Tennis Championships.
Unfortunately for the local standout, top-seeded Susan Arp stood in her way of the coveted singles title once again.
Arp held off the secondseeded Ziegler 7-5, 6-2 in the final to post her third district singles championship.
Ziegler opened the tournament with wins over Hazleton Area’s Mia Harmonosky (6-2, 6-1) and Wallenpaupack’s Alaina Burke (6-2, 6-1). In the semifinals, Ziegler outlasted sixth-seeded Sona Hanumali of Abington Heights in three sets (7-5, 3-6, 6-1) to punch her ticket to the final.
The following week, Zielger and teammate Ella Richards picked up a pair of wins, and advanced to the semifinals of the District 2 Class 3A Girls’ Tennis Doubles Championships.
In the semifinals, Delaware Valley’s Noelle Holderith-Jessica Willison rallied to eliminate Ziegler and Richards 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. Abington Heights’ Sona Hanumali and Mary Booth went on to repeat as district doubles champions.
CC SENSATIONS - The Crestwood girls went 16-0 to claim WVC Division 1, and then eased past Dallas 41-61 to capture the team championship at the annual Ed Narkiewicz/WVC Coaches Championship Meet.
Katie Kozich led the team’s balanced showing with a second-place finish in 19:15.2. Kaelyn Barker (19:42.0) and Ella Novelli (20:11.7) placed fifth and seventh, respectively, and Crestwood had seven runners in the top-21.
Meanwhile, in the boys’ championship race, Northwest’s Michael Fritz outlasted Crestwood’s Mason Staude for the individual title. Fritz won in a
Weatherly Area’s Sebastian Williams approaches the finish line during a Schuylkill League boys’ cross country home meet in October. Williams went on to qualify for the PIAA Class A Championships, where he turned in a time of 18:45 and finished a respectable 106th.
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time of 16:10.5, while Staude was just behind in 16:19 for second.
Hazleton Area’s Franklin Ritz placed third, helping the regular-season unbeaten champion Cougars to the team title with 47 points. LakeLehman (66) edged Crestwood (70) for second place.
In addition to Staude, the Comets (14-2 regular season) received a ninth from Nate Higgins (17:29.8).
At the District 2 Class 2A Championships, Staude took center stage. He took control at the midway point of the race, and eased to a 25-second win to capture the district crown and move on to states.
Staude’s performance, and that of his teammates, gave the Crestwood boys (68 points) second place behind Mid Valley (50) in the final standings, and punched the Comets’ ticket to the state championships as well.
In the Class 3A girls’ race, Abington Heights placed five runners in the top-12 to edge runner-up Crestwood 32-41 in a race between the two conference champions.
Crestwood, the two-time defending Class 2A district champions, moved up to Class 3A this cycle. Only the top 3A
team moves on to states. However, the Crestwood girls sent three runners to states on the strength of their individual performances. Katie Kozich (19:23.1) placed third, Kaelyn Barker (19:38.6) was fourth and Ella Novelli (20:01.2) seventh to earn district medals and their spot at the state meet.
SOCCER CHAMPSNeeding two wins in five days over Wilkes-Barre Area to capture a Wyoming Valley Conference championship, the Crestwood girls’ soccer team accomplished just that.
The Lady Comets edged the Wolfpack 1-0 in overtime, and followed it up with a 3-0 Division 1 title-clinching victory five days later.
Crestwood finished its championship regular season with a 13-3 mark, and advanced to the District 2 3A final, where top-seeded Valley View (17-1) eked out a victory over the Lady Comets by a score of 1-1 (4-3 shootouts).Only one team advances to states.
Crestwood landed five players on the WVC Coaches All-Star first team, including junior goalie Daisy West, senior defender Kiley Kondraski, senior midfielder Maria Smith, sophomore midfielder Sarah Kondraski, and junior forward Jordan Andrews.
SWINGING SIENNACrestwood’s Sienna Smith had a dominant golf season, and was the lone District Class 3A female golfer to reach states from the Wyoming Valley Conference.
MORE FROM JACOBWeatherly’s Jacob Solonoski wasted no time getting his indoor track and field season off to a strong start.
The Kutztown University senior placed second in the weight throw event at the season-opening Lehigh Fast Times Before Finals meet in Bethlehem.
Solonoski placed second among 24 competitors in the weight throw, with a top throw of 16.09 meters (52 feet, 9.5 inches). Solonoski’s effort qualified him for the 2025 PSAC Indoor Championships.
HOPKINS AT PSU HAZLETON - Former Crestwood High School and Penn State Hazleton basketball standout Robbie Hopkins is in his first season as the head
men’s basketball coach at his college alma mater.
Hopkins served as an assistant under former PSU Hazleton head coach Jeff Rush. He also was the starting point guard on several of Rush’s PSUAC playoff teams.
The local Lions gave their new head coach a special present in his first game as head coach, as they defeated Berkeley (N.Y.) College 104-97 in their home and season opener.
Hopkins is being assisted by his father, former Crestwood High girls’ head coach Don Hopkins, along with Ron Cann.
FIRST WIN - Despite a roster with just six players on it, the 2024-25 Weatherly Area girls’ basketball team was determined to not only keep its season and program going, but to also compete.
In early December, they proved it. With junior Kelly Reiner pouring in a season-best 24 points and outscoring visiting Nativity by herself, the Lady Wreckers posted a 30-17 triumph for their first win of the season.
WRECKERS ROLL INTO NEW YEAR - The Weatherly Area boys won back-to-back games for the first time in three years, and continued their earlyseason push with wins over Shenandoah Valley, MMI Prep and Lourdes Regional.
The Wreckers closed the calendar year with four wins over their last five games, and took a 4-3 record into 2025 doubling last season’s victory total already.
The recipe for the Wreckers’ success thus far includes strong defense and a balanced offense where three, four or even five starters are in double figures in scoring.
- Both the Crestwood boys and girls were off to strong starts to the 2024-25 basketball season, and both entered the new year at the top of the District 2 Class 5A rankings.
The Crestwood boys already have one title to their credit. Just before Christmas, the Comets edged Holy Redeemer to capture the 58th annual McGrane Holiday Tournament championship and take an 8-4 record into the new year.
The title was a fitting end to what was a very successful 2024 sports year for area teams and their athletes.
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The Weatherly Area boys have been taking some pretty big strides this basketball season. They’re making a bit of history, too.
Last week in Hometown, the Wreckers knocked off host Marian Catholic 54-52 on its home floor, ending a long futility streak against their neighboring rivals.
The Wreckers followed that up three nights later with a 58-48 home victory over Schuylkill Haven.
Last week’s two victories pushed the Wreckers’ record to 8-5 and kept them in fourth place in the District 11/2 Class A playoff rankings, ahead of No. 5 Notre Dame of East Stroudsburg (7-8).
The top three seeds in the district rankings are currently Lincoln Leadership Academy (14-2), Bethlehem Christian (122) and Nativity (8-7).
The Wreckers also moved into third place in the Schuylkill League Division 2 standings at 6-3, trailing only Nativity (8-1) and TriValley (7-2). The top three finishers advance to this year’s Schuylkill League postseason tournament.
Nativity and Weatherly Area were to play Tuesday evening of this week. Details of that showdown will appear in next week’s edition.
Weatherly Area 54, Marian 52 Twenty-three seasons and nearly 50 games have passed since the last time Weatherly Area had beaten Marian Catholic in a boys’ basketball game.
But the Wreckers’ gutwrenching 70-66 homecourt loss to the Colts earlier this season in which the Colts scored four points in the final 36 seconds proved this Weatherly team could finally end the drought.
With the way the Wreckers have been playing since that early-season loss to Marian, the
rematch figured to be a dandy. And it was.
Last Tuesday night, for the first time since the Nenstiel brothers roamed the court as All-State players in the early 2000s, the Wreckers were able to defeat their Schuylkill League Division 2 rivals.
The Wreckers used a 16-6 second-quarter spurt to take a 10-point halftime lead (27-17), only to see the Colts battle back with a 23-12 third quarter for a slim 40-39 lead heading to the fourth.
Weatherly was able to do just enough in the fourth, going 4-for-15 from the foul line but doing just enough, outscoring Marian 15-12 in those final eight minutes to pull out the twopoint victory.
It was the Wreckers’ first win over the Colts since the 2001-02 season.
Ian McKeegan scored a game-high 22 points to lead the Wreckers, including six of his team’s final nine points down the stretch. Corbin Wagner followed with 10 points, and both had three 3-pointers. Niko Saldukas scored eight points before fouling out, and Chance Stauffer contributed seven.
Rocco Griguoli topped the Colts with 16 points and Justin De La Cruz pitched in with 11. In junior varsity action. Marian emerged with a 42-27 preliminary win behind James Cannon’s 17 points and Patrick Bonner’s nine, all from beyond the arc.
Sebastian Williams led the Weatherly jayvees with eight points and Matt Adler had seven.
WEATHERLY AREA (54) - Kokinda 1 1-4 3, McKeegan 7 5-7 22, Stauffer 2 3-5 7, Saldukas 2 4-4 8, Donish 1 2-6 4, Wagner 3 1-2 10. Totals: 16 16-28 54.
MARIAN (52) - Catrone 2 0-0 4, Nunez 1 0-0
2, Ju. De La Cruz 4 2-2 11, Ja. De La Cruz 3 0-0 6, Ferreira 2 0-0 5, Rodino 0 2-4 2, Tirpak 1 3-3 6, Griguoli 7 2-4 16. Totals: 20 9-13 52.
Weatherly Area..... 11 16 12 15 54
Marian...................11 6 23 12 52
3-pointers: McKeegan 3, Wagner 3. Ju. De La Cruz. Ferreira. Tirpak.
Weatherly Area 58, Schuylkill Haven 48 Trailing 27-21 at halftime, the Wreckers came to life in the second half to rally past the visiting Hurricanes.
The Wreckers closed to within one point (37-36) with a 15-10 third-quarter push, then outscored Haven 22-11 in the fourth quarter to pull away to victory.
Niko Saldukas scored seven of his game-high 23 points in the final period, and Ian McKeegan had eight of his 17 points in the pivotal fourth for the Wreckers. Corbin Wagner added nine points.
Alan Evans was the Hurricanes’ high scorer with 19 points and Max Heim finished with 16.
Weatherly opened the evening with a 53-26 junior varsity win behind Matt Adler’s 20 points and Vincent Cuddeford’s 11.
GIRLS
Eighth Grade
Weatherly Area 40, Pine Grove 20 Katie Knock and Mikayla Pugh each scored 12 points and teammate Shayna Pugh added nine more, as the Lady Wreckers doubled up Pine Grove.
Kenna Leffler scored 19 of Pine Grove’s 20 points in defeat.
BOYS
Eighth Grade
Pine Grove 34, Weatherly Area 20 Jaxon McKeegan scored six points for the Wreckers. Fumel led the Cardinals with 12 points.
Seventh Grade Pine Grove 31, Weatherly Area 14 Tyler Nelson had six points in a losing cause for Weatherly.
Pine Grove’s Newswanger led all scorers with 11 points.
Winners of eight straight games since their first meeting of the season, the Crestwood girls brought a 13-2 record (6-1 WVC) and a good bit of confidence into Monday night’s homecourt rematch with unbeaten division frontrunner Hazleton Area.
But much like a 27-point Hazleton Area rout in December (73-46), it was the Lady Cougars who again would dominate the rematch of Division 1 rivals.
Hazleton Area began Monday’s contest in Wright Twp. by scoring 10 of the game’s first 11 points, dictated tempo and never trailed in a 77-45 runaway that kept the Lady Cougars perfect at 17-0 on the season (7-0 WVC), and now up two games in the loss column on Crestwood in the division race.
Kaitlyn Bindas topped the Lady Cougars with 16 points, while Mariah Marolo scored 15 off the bench. Alexis Reimold overcame early foul trouble to score 13 and recent 1,000-point scorer Sophia Shults also had 13 for Hazleton Area.
The Lady Cougars’ full-
court pressure defense forced Crestwood into 11 turnovers in the opening quarter and 33 for the game.
Charlie Hiller topped the Lady Comets with 14 points. Cameron Vieney and Jordan Andrews each scored 10 and Jackie Gallagher had nine.
In the junior varsity opener, Hazleton Area rolled to a 55-18 victory as Juliana Silva scored 16 points. Mia Menoski had eight for Crestwood.
HAZLETON AREA (77) Marolo 6 1-2 15, Benyo 3 0-0 6, Eberts 2 0-0 4, Bindas 7 2-2 16, Williams 0 0-0 0, E. Shults 1 2-2 4, Lagowy 2 1-2 6, Reimold 6 0-0 13, S. Shults 3 7-10 13, Silva 0 0-0 0, Rodgers 0 0-0 0, Chupela 0 0-0 0, Radice 0 0-0 0. Totals: 30 13-18 77.
CRESTWOOD (45) J. Gallagher 3 1-2 9, Korpusik 0 0-0 0, Vieney 3 4-6 10, Hiller 6 1-2 14, Petrosky 0 0-2 0, Andrews 5 0-2 10, Menoski 0 0-0 0, Van Dusen 0 0-0 0, K. Gallagher 1 0-0 2, Sklarosky 0 0-0 0, Stofko 0 0-0 0, Kijek 0 0-0 0. Totals: 18 6-14 45. Hazleton Area.....24 20 25 8 77 Crestwood............ 9 20 9 7 45 3-pointers: Marolo 2. Lagowy, Reimold. J. Gallagher 2, Hiller. Crestwood 34, Pittston Area 33 Charlie Hiller’s free throw with 8 seconds to play lifted visiting Crestwood past Pittston Area to complete the WVC Division 1 season sweep of the Patriots.
The win Crestwood’s eighth straight was not only key to the WVC race, but also the District 2 Class 5A playoff chase, where the Lady Comets maintained their lead over Pittston Area for the top seed in 5A.
Pittston Area tied the game at 33 on a free throw from Daniella Ranieli with 15 seconds left. Hiller was fouled on the ensuing possession and hit her first free throw, but missed the second.
An inbound attempt in the closing seconds was tipped in the air by Crestwood’s Kate Gallagher, securing victory.
Kendall Petrosky led Crestwood’s scoring with 12 points, including three baskets from beyond the arc. Kate Gallagher and Hiller both scored eight.
Ranieli finished with a gamehigh 20 points, but had just six in the second half as Crestwood picked up the defensive effort on her.
CRESTWOOD (34) Hiller 3 2-4 8, Petrosky 4 1-2 12, J. Gallagher 1 4-4 6, Andrews 0 0-0 0, K. Gallagher 4 0-1 8, Vieney 0 0-0 0. Totals 12 7-11 34.
3-pointers:
3. Ranieli 2. Crestwood 58, Berwick 30 Leading by three after one quarter, Crestwood pulled away by outscoring Berwick 35-11 over the middle two quarters for the WVC Division 1 road win last week.
Charlie Hiller poured in a game-best 24 points for Crestwood. She was joined in double figures by Jackie Gallagher (14) and Kendall Petrosky (11).
Carly Post scored 10 for Berwick.
CRESTWOOD (58) Kijek 0 0-0 0, Vieney 1 0-0 3, Hiller 11 0-2 24,
Petrosky
Hiller
Vieney, J.Gallagher. Nespoli 2, Zakewsky, Calarco, Post.
The Crestwood boys’ basketball team picked up a pair of Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 victories last week, turning back rival Pittston Area 55-42 as well as Nanticoke Area 51-32 in a pair of defensive gems for the Comets.
Those wins moved the Comets to 11-6 overall and kept them alone in first place in the District 2 Class 5A rankings, ahead of Wallenpaupack (8-5), Pittston Area (9-7) and Abington Heights (7-7).
Crestwood 55, Pittston Area 42 Ayden Agapito scored 18 points, and the Comets limited the Patriots to 13 first-half points en route to the homecourt win.
Ryan Sechleer added 13 points for the Comets, Kell Edwards scored nine and Jacob Feisel eight.
Silvio Giardina tallied a gamehigh 24 points for the Patriots, all but four coming after halftime. He had 20 of Pittston’s final 29 points.
PITTSTON AREA (42) Giardina 6 10-14 24, LoPresto 2 3-3 7, Walter 1 0-0 2, McGarry 1 0-0
3, Lynn 3 0-0 6, Clarke 0 0-0 0. Totals 13 13-17 42.
CRESTWOOD (55) Sechleer 4 5-6 13, Feisel
3 2-2 8, Barna 0 1-2 1, Wagaman 1 0-0 2, Rogers 0 0-0 0, Grevera 2 0-2 4, Agapito 7 4-6 18, Edwards 4 1-2 9. Totals 21 13-20 55. Pittston Area.....4 9 14 15 — 42
Crestwood.........6 12 15 22 — 55
3-pointers: Giardina 2, McGarry.
Crestwood 51, Nanticoke Area 32 —
Another fast start and defensive effort propelled the Comets to the WVC win over visiting Nanticoke Area.
Crestwood built a 31-16 halftime lead, then held the Trojans scoreless in the third quarter to put the game on ice.
Kell Edwards knocked down three triples and led the Comets’
balanced offensive attack with 11 points. Jack Rogers and Ayden Agapito each scored nine. Mathias Mitchell had 14 points to pace Nanticoke (6-11).
NANTICOKE AREA (32) Brogan 2 0-0 6, E. Ball 0 2-3 2, Pearson 2 0-0 5, Mullery 0 0-0 0, Yendrzeiwski 0 0-0 0, Mitchell 7 0-0 14, D. Ball 1 0-0 3, Stachowiak 1 0-0 2. Totals 13 2-3 32.
CRESTWOOD (51) Sechleer 1 1-2 4, Feisel 1 3-4 5, Barna 2 0-0 4, Wagaman 1 0-0 2, Scotti 0 0-0 0, Rogers 3 3-3 9, Grevera 3 0-0 7, Agapito 4 1-2 9, Edwards 3 2-2 11, Biscotti 0 0-0 0. Totals 18 10-13 51.
Nanticoke Area.....7 9 0 16 — 32
Crestwood.......... 19 12 8 12 — 51
3-pointers: Brogan 2, Pearson, D. Ball. Edwards 3, Sechleer, Grevera.
After coming up a half-point short against Pittston Area at the Wyoming Valley Conference Tournament, the Crestwood High School wrestlers were looking for a little redemption when the two WVC rivals met last Wednesday night in a key dual meet showdown in Yatesville.
This time around, the Comets closed strong and emerged with a 36-25 victory that jumbled the Division 1 standings entering the final week of the regular season.
Crestwood won six of the evening’s final seven bouts to turn the tables on the Patriots, who had rallied at the WVC Tournament to edge the Comets
for the tourney title.
With the win, Crestwood improved to 6-5 overall, and Pittston Area fell to 16-4. Both are 3-1 atop the division standings with one match remaining.
Crestwood standout Lincoln Bibla keyed the rally by defeating Brody Spindler 7-2 in their marquee matchup at 215 pounds.
Spindler, who beat Bibla 6-2 in the tournament and owned two other career wins against the Comet, found himself in a scoreless duel through one period.
Bibla escaped 12 seconds into the second period and went on
to record a takedown for a 4-0 lead en route to his 100th career victory.
Earlier, It was the Patriots who built a 22-15 lead after Dominic Innamorati posted his 100th career win with a firstperiod fall at 160 pounds.
But Crestwood closed the match on a 21-3 run, taking six of the final seven bouts to win going away.
Technical falls from Mariusz Bibla (171), Nathan Wisniewski (189) and Kyle Draina (heavyweight) helped fuel the late run for Crestwood. The Comets were also bolstered by a pin from Liam Kakalecik (139) and decision wins from Thomas
Stavitzski (152) and Nicholas Webb (114).
Crestwood was to host Hazleton Area in Wednesday’s regular-season finale.
Crestwood 36, Pittston Area 25 121: Tibor Toth (PA) dec. Anson Jumper, 10-2. 127: Jahiem Butler (PA) pinned Matteo Belanchik, 1:30. 133: Shawn
(PA) pinned Mason Ford, 1:07. 139:
(C) pinned Hayden
5:34. 145: Hunter Konschnik (PA) pinned Michael DeMarco, 1:46. 152: Thomas Stavitzski (C) dec. Chase Baron, 8-3. 160: Dominic Innamorati (PA) pinned Jack Hoover, 1:05. 172: Mariusz
Spindler, 7-2. 285: Kyle Draina (C) tech. fall over Noah Gruber, 18-1, 4:29. 107: Mikel Roman (PA) dec. Dylan Bellas, 14-9. 114: Nicholas Webb (C) dec. Tim Riefler, 15-8.
I’m happy for the Eagles and Commanders, but it’s the same old
by Leslie Monteiro
There’s “Super” hope for Philadelphia and Washington fans, and it would have been the same for Ravens’ followers if the team hadn’t beaten itself vs. the Bills. But the season is over in New York because our teams never made it to the playoffs—and haven’t for a long time. That’s because New York is an NFL graveyard.
Once again, the Jets are looking for a head coach and a new general manager in another “Wash, Rinse, and Repeat” episode. Jets fans know this: as long as Woody Johnson is in charge, it will never get better. Coaches and executives come and go in the team’s 14-year playoff drought. What makes anyone think the Jets owner
will get it right when he always gets it wrong? Plus, it’s hard to get excited about no matter who becomes the next general manager and head coach.
The Giants, on the other hand, just plain stink. Inexplicably, Giants owner John Mara decided to retain the incompetent duo of general manager Joe Schoen and coach
Brian Daboll. The Giants have trended downward in the last two seasons, and Schoen’s first two draft classes have been a bust, which explains why the Giants are in a dark place, Daboll has shown me that he can’t coach. I mean he really can’t coach.
In New York, the season ends before Halloween every year.
Could it get even worse before it gets better? If we’re talking about the number of seasons before things turn around, I’ll take the over.
Leslie Monteiro has been writing about NY-area sports for over a decade. These days he writes for The Sports Column.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Boys Wrestling
Hazleton Area at Crestwood
Thursday, Jan. 23
Girls Basketball
Shenandoah Valley at Weatherly Area
Crestwood at Dallas
Friday, Jan. 24
Boys Basketball
Weatherly Area at Shenandoah Valley
Dallas at Crestwood
Boys Wrestling
Crestwood at Coal Cracker Invitational, Lehighton H.S.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Boys Basketball
Weatherly Area at Bethlehem Christian
Girls Basketball
Weatherly Area at Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech
East Stroudsburg North at Crestwood
Boys Wrestling
Crestwood at Coal Cracker Invitational, Lehighton H.S.
Monday, Jan. 27
Boys Basketball
Millville Area at Weatherly Area
Girls Basketball
Weatherly Area at Lourdes Regional
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Boys Basketball
Lourdes Regional at Weatherly Area
Girls Basketball
Weatherly Area at Lourdes Regional
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Boys Wrestling
Crestwood at District 2 Duals
Thursday. Jan. 30
Girls Basketball
Tri-Valley at Weatherly Area
Crestwood at Wyoming Valley West
Friday, Jan. 31
Boys Basketball
Weatherly Area at Tri-Valley
Wyoming Valley West at Crestwood